Troubleshooting

Categorizing Images

I've seen images used on the Web that don't fall into any of the categories mentioned here. How would you categorize them?

Web page design is a creative process. There are no hard, fast rules on using images. The categories in this chapter represent some of the more common uses, but it isn't a complete list. Don't be afraid of trying different ideas of your own.

Making Backgrounds Visible

If I use a background image, how can I ensure that visitors to the page will be able to read the text?

If you use a background image with a lot of details and colors, you could be in danger of making the text on your page illegible. One good method to try is to use the Wash Out tool on the Picture toolbar in FrontPage. This reduces the brightness of the image and makes the text easier to read.